A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 7473910 Details
Epoch: 349 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 65747569 epoch_slot_no: 342769 block_no: 7473733 slot_leader_id: 7148917 size: 85512 time: 2022-07-08 20:57:40 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb2325994033ee7b09d900d1e90134865c98e39b221c6ac4e3f0ecbc05c15a55aBlock Operator
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